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Martha Gordon Obituary
A graduate of the College of St. Elizabeth (Convent Station, NJ) with a Bachelor's Degree in English and Ball State University (Wiesbaden, Germany) with a Master's Degree in Counseling, she spent her career in education. She served as School Counselor at Monterey Elementary School in Colorado Springs, retiring in 2011.
Martha was a deeply religious and faith-filled person and former Sister of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. She was a parishioner at St. Peter Catholic Church in Monument, where she served as a lector and Team Lead for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). An excellent platform speaker and teacher, she drew commendation from all for her communication and interpersonal skills.
Martha is survived by her husband, Col. Harold Gordon, USAF (RET); her son, Chris Gordon, MD; daughters Beth Gormley (John Gormley) and Amy Leck; four granddaughters, Korra, Haloe, Kiersten and Isabella; and grandson, Brennan.
Visitation Thursday, April 16th at 6 PM with a Vigil Service at 7 PM to 8 PM. Funeral Mass Friday, April 17th at 10:00 AM, both services at St. Peter Catholic Church, 55 N. Jefferson Street, Monument, Colorado. Interment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver on Monday, April 20th at 11:30 AM Staging area "B".
Contributions may be made in Martha's honor to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martha Gordon
Eileen Livingston
April 8, 2023
A wonderful woman of faith. I am sure she is missed every day. May her life of love and service bring you comfort always
Eileen McCarthy Livingston
April 8, 2021
I remember Martha as a caring, kind young woman. She was intelligent yet humble and kind. May she be enjoying Eternal happiness in heaven after a life lived wonderfully.
Charlotte Cikowski
April 8, 2020
Dear Hal and Family, Time doesn't diminish the love you have been given and received. Blessings to all as you share memories of Martha. We still celebrate her birthday on line each year. She will always be our sister.
Duane and Shirin Klug
April 18, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the Gordon Family. Please know that our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Please
let us know if there is anything at all,
we can do to help in any way.
Mary-EllenSiemers
April 17, 2015
Dear Family of Martha. It was so good to see Martha again at our Band's 50th reunion. I am so glad she could make it. All of you are in my prayers.
Cindi Smith
April 16, 2015
I always smile when I think of Martha. Her love and steady compassion for all she met was heartwarming. I knew her at Monterey as s an exceptionally caring and loving counselor to our students. She had a deep and abiding loyalty to her faith and her family, She will be missed but is still with us in our hearts in a different capacity. Condolences to her family.
Eileen Livingston
April 16, 2015
Dear Hal and family,
I am so sorry for your great loss. Martha was a wonderful kind person. I was happy to have known her when she was in the convent. May your memories of her bring you comfort. She was very happy when I saw her last August at our reunion.
Donna Herman-Loftus
April 15, 2015
So very sorry for your loss . I was so happy to have spent time with her In August at our Band of 58 reunion. She was a sweet and very kind person... May your family take comfort in knowing she is your special Angel looking down on you
Sandy Cuddy
April 15, 2015
Dear Hal and family,
Martha meant the world to me. She was my co-worker at Monterey Elem. She helped me through the most difficult time in my life and always encouraged me to never give up. I loved Martha dearly and will miss her. My deepest sympathy and prayers for the family.
Maureen and Frank Falotico
April 15, 2015
It is a sad time for all of us who knew and loved Martha, a true friend through all the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with her beloved husband and family. May God be with you, and offer you his peace and comfort.
Andy and Doreen Guzo
April 15, 2015
Hal, Chris, Beth, Amy, and family, we share your sadness.
With love--
Louise Ryan Donnangelo
April 15, 2015
I will always think of Martha with great fondness. She was a most kind and caring person. I know that she is enjoying what God has promised, eternal peace and joy. You will always be alive in our hearts, Martha and one day we will meet again.
Louise Ryan Donnangelo, Band of 58 in '64, Srs. of Charity
Charlotte Cikowski
April 15, 2015
Dear Hal and family, A courageous, valiant woman of deep faith - high school classmate, sister in Christ, friend... she made a difference and she will be missed and remembered. My deepest sympathy and prayers for each of you that Martha's love will sustain you and fill you with peace and grace from above. You have your own personal angel in heaven now...
Maryann Wiggs
April 14, 2015
Martha nourished the souls of those she came in contact with. She exemplified the spirit of good will and compassion to all humankind. Martha's memory will continue to inspire goodness in those who knew her. Please accept my sympathy for the passing of this graceful and loving lady.
Lindey & Bettie Misner
April 14, 2015
Hal and Family - Bettie and I were so sorry to hear about your loss. We enjoyed visiting with Martha at our "SAC Reunion' a year ago. You take can take great comfort in knowing that Martha is in a better place with no pain. And even though Martha is gone from this earth now, she will always be alive in the minds and hearts of those she has touched.
Patty and Andy Walker
April 14, 2015
Hal and family, We are so saddened by Martha's passing. She fought the good fight. She will always remain in our hearts as one of the good people in life we are honored to have known and befriended. God bless you all in your time of sorrow.
Carol Shottes
April 14, 2015
Hal and family,
Martha's warmth and smile would put anyone at ease. She was as C.S. Lewis wrote, "the joyful Christian." John joins me in holding you all in prayer.
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